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Bhatkal tense after mosque damaged during Ganesh procession

Karwar: Tension was reported in Bhatkal of Uttara Kannada district after unidentified persons allegedly pelted stones at a mosque and an Arabic m

Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu to participate in Seva Sankalp Abhiyan in Varanasi

Seva Sankalp Abhiyan is planned in Varanasi to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modis 25 years in public service

Ranka Group: Building a legacy of premium housing in Bengaluru

Investor finalised to get Dhruva Natchathiram released before Oct. 31: Gautham Vasudev Menon tells Madras High Court

Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy extends the time limit for releasing the movie after directing Mr. Menon to submit records to prove payment of 1

Trump threatens EU over hostile Canada association plan

Canadian leader Mark Carney has been pursuing closer ties with the European Union as Canada gets drawn ever deeper into a trade war with the Unit

YSRCP accuses A.P. government of reneging on welfare promises

TDP-led coalition government is misleading people by making new promises on welfare schemes ahead of the local body elections, alleges Gadikota S

Jagan to review drought situation in State with YSRCP leaders

R.J. Kalpana comes up with the English translation of the Divya Prabandham verses

R.J. Kalpanas 27-volume book takes Azhwars verses even to the non-Tamil speaking readers.

Odisha CM Majhi to Attend Delhi Investor Roadshow Tomorrow

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will travel to New Delhi today to participate in a high-profile investor roadshow tomorrow. Speaking dur

AI videos on Tirumalas history to be streamed for devotees awaiting darshan

Chief Minister Naidu launches many initiatives, including free group insurance cover of 2 lakh for pilgrims, Healing and Devotion Experience Cent

Make In India Doppler Radar Commissioned In Odisha To Improve Extreme Weather Forecasting

Currency conundrum: On the BRICS New Delhi Declaration | The Hindu Editorial

Boosting local currency trade in BRICS is not a simple choice for India

Asian Games: Bangladesh Women Reach Semis After QF Washout

The Nigar Sultana Joty: Bangladesh secured a place in the semifinals of the womens cricket competition at the Asian Games after their quarterfina

A global AI safety strategy depends on US-China cooperation. They each see the other as the problem

HONG KONG, September 17, 2026 (AP) As concern rises over the risks of artificial intelligence, hopes for any kind of global approach depend on c

Juniper Hotels shares rise 2% on proposed Rs 248 crore acquisition of Novotel Imagicaa

Juniper Hotels shares rose on Thursday after the company proposed acquiring the operating Novotel Imagicaa hotel in Maharashtra for Rs 248 crore.

Russia Rains Missiles & Drones On Kyiv For 2nd Straight Night As Putin Hardens Stand

Russia launched a major overnight drone and missile barrage against Kyiv, with explosions rocking the Ukrainian capital in multiple waves. Ukrain

Rajasthan Family Allegedly Kidnaps Daughter In Bengaluru After Love Marriage, SUV Crashes

A 21-year-old woman was allegedly kidnapped in Bengaluru by four men reportedly sent by her family after she married a 23-year-old man against th

Windfall levy on petrol, diesel and jet fuel lowered

The SAED along with road and infrastructure cess on export of diesel is now 20 per litre; SAED on export of ATF is set at 15/litre; Duty on petro

KBR Park flyover plan in Hyderabad cut to one corridor: Report

Hyderabad: The Telangana government is set to scrap most of the flyovers and underpasses planned around Kasu Brahmananda Reddy (KBR) National Par

Sensex rises 200 points, Nifty above 23,300 despite Fed rate hike. Why bears may be ready to pounce

Sensex and Nifty extended gains despite the US Federal Reserves first rate hike in three years, supported by broad-based buying outside the IT se

'They Fought To Last Man, Last Bullet, Last Breath'

I had found spending one night at 14,500 feet inside a cottage difficult to get by -- struggling to breathe in the cold, thin, mountain air. Here

Supreme Court Postpones Dara Singh Release Hearing by Three Weeks

The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on Dara Singhs plea for release, granting a three-week adjournment. The decision came after Singhs la

Anil Kapoor credits daughters Sonam Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor for his success in life: Having two daughters is a double bonus

Anil Kapoor is set to begin a new chapter with India Ke Top 1%: The Anil Kapoor Show, which premieres on September 19 at 8 PM on Star Plus and Ji

Woman bludgeoned to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand, 2 held

According to a complaint lodged with the police, the two accused had come to the woman's house on Tuesday (September 15) evening and took her to

Kaynes Tech, Syrma SGS, MosChip, others rally up to 10% as PM Modi set to inaugurate Semicon 2026

Semiconductor stocks, including Kaynes Technology, Syrma SGS Technology and MosChip Technologies, rallied up to 10% as investor attention turned

LDF to launch protest over dysfunctional streetlights in Kochi Corporation limits

LDF accuses the civic body of continuing neglect in ensuring functioning of streetlights, while allowing companies entrusted with their operation

[Breaking] Applied Materials commits $5B to India semiconductor push

The US chip equipment major is planning a 140-acre advanced research park, a 10X expansion of its India supply-chain capacity, and a doubling of

An iOS 27 bug can temporarily freeze your iPhone

If your newly updated iPhone suddenly freezes, don't panic. Here's how to fix it.

'Fabulous Leader': Ganguly Wishes PM Modi Healthy, Long Life On His Birthday

BJP National President Nitin Nabin: Former India captain and Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) chief Sourav Ganguly extended birthday greetings

India's semiconductor ecosystem opening new opportunities for innovation, investment: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2026 on Thursday. This year's theme is Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem.

2 Jaish terrorists killed in Udhampur operation

Two suspected Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists have been killed in an ongoing joint operation by the Army, police, and CRPF in a remote forest a

India tops world in people exposed to climate-linked risky heat

New Delhi: India had the largest number of people (about 117 million) exposed across the world to at least 30 days of risky heat added by climate

High school teacher discovers first reported T. rex trackway dating back 66.5 million years

NSE IPO GMP vs Hero Motors IPO GMP: Here's what grey market premiums suggest ahead of listing, check details

The much-awaited initial public offering (IPO) of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) is now open for subscription. This ends a wait of around a de

Sports City, IT park, CCTV camera network among projects for Kalyana Karnataka: CM

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar unveils development plans after hoisting national flag at Kalyana Karnataka Utsav in Kalaburagi to mark the end of

The US-China space race is going where no war has gone before

American troops are preparing for potential combat operations around the Moon. The US military is expanding its focus beyond Earth's orbit into c

Macklemore donates $1M to Palestinian relief as Ed Sheeran and Robert Kraft pledge $2M each without naming recipients

Macklemore is donating his $1 million in net earnings from Ed Sheerans Loop Tour to six organisations supporting Palestinians, while Sheeran and

Global Market: BOJ rate hike bets lift short-term JGB yields to multi-decade highs

Japanese government bond yields rose at the short end of the curve, with the 2-year yield reaching its highest level in more than three decades a

Tianjin University Leads World's 1st ISO Standard for Single-Herb TCM Formula Granules

Tianjin University Leads World's 1st ISO Standard for Single-Herb TCM Formula Granules

Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street falls following Fed rate hike

Asian shares were mixed on Thursday after Wall Street closed lower following the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike decision for the first time

BSE SME Amtech Esters makes a strong debut

Amtech Esters traded at Rs 105 on the BSE, a 40% premium to the issue price of Rs 75.

Samsung One UI 9.0 Stable Update Based on Android 17 Rolls Out for Galaxy S26 Series: Check New Features

Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 9.0 update for its Galaxy S26 series, bringing the latest Android 17-based software experience

40 Years of Transformers: Remembering Peter Cullen, Chester Bennington and the Hasbro childhood

On Transformers Day, a look back at how a few cool pieces of plastic gave children elaborate battles to stage, worlds to invent, heroes to admire

Congress Questions BJPs Blessing Diya Event on Modis Birthday

Congress leader Jitu Patwari challenges BJPs Blessing Diya event, urging focus on public issues amid Modis birthday celebrations. Congress Questi

Four main favourites: Frances MVL says India are not the only Olympiad contenders

France opened their Chess Olympiad campaign with a 4-0 win over Tunisia, but top board Maxime Vachier-Lagrave remains realistic about his teams c

Micron Scales Up India Chip Production

Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra announced plans to significantly scale up the company's chip assembly and testing facility in India, moving from visio

Agentic AI is not a magic wand | Arundhati Bhattacharya, President and CEO at Salesforce, South Asia

Arundhati Bhattacharya, President & CEO at Salesforce, South Asia, discussed the factors that leaders need to consider, regardless of whether the

Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | India has many Krishnas

Must god represent just one idea? In medieval times, every region and its people had their own versions of the divine

Keesara SHO, SI caught in ACB case over 5 lakh bribe

According to the ACB, Mr. Reddy was caught around 11.25 p.m. on September 16 by its City Range-I unit while allegedly accepting 5 lakh from the c

'Russia-Europe War Would Be Different': Lavrov's Stark Warning To West; 'Will Finish Job Quickly'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that any European attack on Russia would result in what he described as a completely different

'MBS Running Out Of Options': Saudi Pleads Allies For Air Defences As Houthis Smash Bases, Oil Sites

Saudi Arabia is reportedly running low on missile interceptors amid escalating tensions with Yemen-based Houthi forces, according to regional off

Trump Says Kennedy Center Could 'End Up Being Ripped Down If He Doesnt Get Recognition

President Donald Trump has issued a dramatic warning over the Kennedy Center, saying the performing arts venue could close or be ripped down if h

PM Modis Vision for Empowering the Differently Abled: Padma Shri Kanubhai Taylor

Kanubhai Taylor praises PM Modis efforts to empower the differently abled, emphasizing self-reliance over mere assistance. PM Modis Vision for Em

US again denies Palestinian president visa to attend UN meeting

Washington: United States (US) has again denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) i

Indian Side Has Made Clear: MEA Vows To Protect Trade Interests After US Russia Sanctions Bill

India on Thursday said it would take all necessary measures to protect its trade and economic interests after the US House of Representatives pas

Indian bonds dip as Fed move seen as final straw pushing RBI toward hikes

The rising interest rates announced by the US Federal Reserve have led to a dip in Indian government bonds, adding urgency for the Reserve Bank o

Stock markets trade marginally higher after U.S. Fed rate hike; NSE IPO in focus

Foreign fund outflows and muted trend in Asian markets also capped the gains in the domestic equities during initial trading.

China-Pakistan Boundary Commission: Why The Move Matters For India After Modi-Xi Meeting

India's sharp rejection of a new China-Pakistan boundary commission has brought the spotlight back on a sensitive part of the country's territori

US forces board and destroy boat involved in allged narco-trafficking operations led by Los Cheneros

How Chinas Asian Games cricket campaign ended without a ball being bowled

China's cricket journey in the Asian Games came to an unforeseen halt, as their quarter-final clash with Bangladesh was called off due to a soake

Alia Bhatt calls father Mahesh Bhatt 'theatrical', recalls childhood memory

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has spoken about her filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt recalling a childhood memory that captured his theatrical and larger-than-l

Ali Zafar Defends Katrina Kaif Amidst Body-Shaming

ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Ali Zafar Defends Katrina Kaif Amidst Body-Shaming Ali Zafar has spoken out against online body-shaming of Katrina Kaif after h

Fake alert: MEA rejects claims of leaders falling sick after Brics summit in Delhi

295% return on SGB premature redemption date: Gold bond turns Rs 1 lakh investment into Rs 3.95 lakh

Sovereign Gold Bond: The Reserve Bank of India has revealed the early redemption price for a gold bond series known as SGB 2019-20 Series IV. Sta

Benefits of Vajrasana: A Simple Yoga Pose for Better Digestion

Discover how Vajrasana can improve digestion and relieve gas and constipation in a busy lifestyle. Benefits of Vajrasana: A Simple Yoga Pose for

Building demolished for enroaching government land while survey maps showed the property had all approvals; High court orders reconstruction, Rs 10 lakh compensation

Calcutta High Court found that authorities went beyond the government plots marked for encroachment removal and demolished a two-storey commercia

You Do Not Answer To Corporations Or Governments: OpenAI Discloses New Misalignment Incidents Across AI Models

Capital India Finance board OKs Rs 1,000 crore NCD issue

Capital India Finance added 2.05% to Rs 20.40 after the company said that its board has approved the issuance of one lakh non-convertible debentu

Chak De! India inspires Indonesias hockey underdogs ahead of Asian Games clash

Indonesian hockey players draw inspiration from the Bollywood film Chak De India. This movie fuels their belief in overcoming odds as underdogs.

Yatharth Hospital rallies 8% on huge volume, hits record high; here's why

Yatharth Hospital's board is scheduled to meet on Thursday, September 17, to discuss and consider the growth plans and raising of funds to achiev

Grand Prana Pratishtha Ceremony at Madurais Meenakshi Temple Attracts Thousands

Thousands gathered in Madurai for the grand Prana Pratishtha ceremony at Meenakshi Temple, marking a significant religious event. Grand Prana Pra

From niche to nationwide, smaller regional cinemas find their moment

Smaller regional markets like Malayalam, Gujarati, and Marathi are thriving post-pandemic, with films achieving record earnings. Audiences now fa

Asian Games chaos: Indian rowers in Japan left without rooms, players wait hours at airport without food while equestrian team had to pay from own pocket to feed horses

Indian rowing and shooting teams encountered significant logistical problems upon arrival. Rowers lacked accommodation and faced delayed equipmen

Canadas European pivot draws Trump threat as Mark Carney prepares for EU Parliament speech

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the European Parliament amid escalating US trade disputes. Europe proposed associate member status

Bhuvan Bam interview: Nobody wants to cast a YouTuber

Actor and YouTuber Bhuvan Bam speaks about his journey from YouTuber to actor, staying true to his massive fanbase, balancing creativity and stra

Disha Salian's father sends Rs 500 crore defamation notice to Aaditya Thackeray, Anil Deshmukh

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Satish Salian, father of late Disha Salian, former manager of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has sent a defa

Health ministry tightens rules on stem cell therapy, bars routine use for autism

Health ministry tells states not to offer unproven stem cell treatments as routine or commercial care

Hanuman Ansh vs Mirzapur The Movie box office: Neem Karoli Baba film beats Pankaj Tripathi starrer. Becomes third highest-grossing film of 2026 in India

Hanuman Ansh has emerged as the year's box office sensation, surprising audiences everywhere. This low-budget film has now outperformed Mirzapur

NTA Releases Exam Calendar for December 2026 to March 2027

The NTA has announced the tentative exam schedule for various examinations from December 2026 to March 2027, subject to changes. NTA Releases Exa

EPFO wage ceiling rises to Rs 25,000: Will your take-home salary decrease?

The change will extend EPF, pension and insurance benefits to more than 5 million workers, with contribution rules yet to be detailed.

Two terrorists killed in overnight operation in J&Ks Udhampur

The Operation Sohan was launched after security forces received intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the Brattal area of Udham

Architects of 9/11 weren't hiding in caves: India flags Pak's terror haven

In a scathing attack on Pakistan, India has said the architects of the 9/11 attacks were not hiding in caves or badlands, but had long evaded det

Top SME IPOs gave up to 435% returns this year. How many are in your portfolio?

From strong post-listing rallies to sharp gains in the months since their debut, these stocks have emerged as standout performers in the SME segm

Jaipur youth dies of electrocution at Devdham Jodhpuria Lakkhi Mela, 3 women injured

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 17 (IANS) A 20-year-old youth from Jaipur died after being electrocuted during the ongoing Lakkhi Mela at Devdham Jodh

Maharaja: Vijay Sethupathi-starrer to be remade in Hollywood

The film is reportedly going to go on floors next year with Matthew McConaughey in talks to play the lead

Self-taught programmer from Maryland who built Fortnite began buying North Carolina wilderness in 2009; today, his land holdings exceed 54,000 acres as he works with conservation groups to save them from developers

Tim Sweeney, the founder of Epic Games, has quietly acquired over fifty thousand acres of North Carolina land. He began purchasing vulnerable for

Dhakshineswar Suresh reflects on growth and India's Davis Cup quest against South Korea

Coming off a career-defining performance against the Netherlands in Bengaluru, where he became the first Indian tennis player since Leander Paes

Beyond Traditional Equity: Where REITs, InvITs and International Funds Fit

REITs, InvITs and international funds can diversify a portfolio, but their tax treatment, liquidity constraints and specialised risks require car

Houthis claim downing Saudi armed reconnaissance drone in Yemen's Marib

Digital Desk | Sanaa, Sep 17 (IANS) Yemen's Houthi group has said that it had shot down a Saudi armed reconnaissance drone in Yemen's northeaster

Volumes soar at Allied Blenders & Distillers Ltd counter

Allied Blenders & Distillers Ltd recorded volume of 5.75 lakh shares by 10:45 IST on BSE, a 25.68 times surge over two-week average daily volume